We are a recently-formed glamorous 'girl band' called the Kadugan Ceilidh
Band,with Judith Linton from Berwickshire leading the band on fiddle with
Joanna Cockburn on keyboard and Fiona Cuthbertson on accordion, but we can
happily take up to a 5 piece out (with any feasible combination of
instrument, although we draw the line at the paper and comb). Judith has
recorded under her own name several times, and with other bands, and
features regularly round the country at accordion and fiddle clubs as the
Judith Linton Trio. She is particularly well-known for her jokes about
sheep. We come from a traditional music background (although Judith is
classically trained), but want an up-beat sound, with plenty of life to it
that doesn't sound like a million other bands. (We can also call dances). We
play at a wide range of functions all over the country and beyond, including
ceilidhs, dances, weddings, festivals etc. Judith herself is particularly
well-known on the country dance circuit, although she was also pretty
well-known on the New Orleans Irish pub scene for a few years.

Kafoozalum Country Dance Band was formed in 1978 by Peter Jenkins, who is the band leader
and accordion player. The other band members are Rod Dorothy on fiddle and Sandra Smith
playing piano; Simon Wales is our usual caller.

Kafoozalum derives its name from the well known schottische of the same name.

As well as Wedding Receptions, Kafoozalum's Scottish Ceilidhs are suitable for birthday
parties, wedding anniversaries and other family celebrations. Kafoozalum also provide
Scottish flavour background music for dinner parties, wine bars and theatre foyers.
Kafoozalum is also well known to members of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.

My name is Karyn McCulloch and I play accordion. I have recently released
my debut CD called "Karyn's First Choice" on the Bryan's Room record label
(BR025). I play MIDI accordion for various functions - mainly in and around
Ayrshire, from weddings, silver weddings, to birthday parties, ceilidh's and
also for a beginners class at Ayr branch RSCDS. I have also played for a few
demos the Ayr Branch have done recently. I started playing accordion when I
was 7 yrs old (20 yrs ago!) and have since played alongside Sir Jimmy Shand
at Letham Village Hall, and at various events including the Glasgow Garden
Festival and Ayr Flower Show, even on stage at the Gaiety Theatre, Ayr. This
was where I first set eyes on a "squeezebox" - back in 1976 when Stuart
Anderson (Snr) was playing in the Gaiety Whirl. I've been hooked on music
ever since. Although I play for Scottish Dancing and Ceilidh's, I also do a
wide range from classical to Russian, Continental and a wee hint of jazz -
which is handy for a wee bit of variety for gigs at Accordion Clubs! Most of
the gigs I do are solo at the moment - me, my box and my "midi band"! I have
done a few spots at A+F clubs with backing from Alan Kitchen (Piano) and I
can call on if required. I am actually in the process of trying to pull some
sort of 'regular' band together - whether it be duo, trio or a full 6 piece,
but I'll keep you posted when it eventually happens!
The CD has been selling really well so far - I've even started
working on a few ideas for the next one. I'm hoping it will be a 'band
sound', as opposed to a 'midi band' sound - only because the midi system is
not everyone's cup of tea. It works fine for me at any gigs I've done so
far, but a 'live' band always seems to get a better reception for some reason
- don't know why. Maybe I could sit a few cardboard cut-outs and sit them
around me next time I'm at a gig - see if anyone tells me it "sounds better
tonight"!

Keltic Lynx is the perfect band for any wedding or event. They are all well
established musicians in the North East of Scotland and regularly participate
in the Aberdeen folk scene.

The band is a five piece, comprising of: fiddle/caller, accordion, keyboard,
percussion and guitar. The all important caller has several years experience
and creates an atmosphere, which allows everyone to participate.

Information supplied by Julie MacDonald.

Ken Gourlay's Ceilidh Bands

Ken Gourlay is a contact for several ceilidh bands in the Edinburgh area.

I offer an experienced band catering for all kinds of functions that has played world wide.
Many of my compositions have been used as originals for Scottish Country Dances and have been
recorded and broadcast by many of the top Scottish Dance Bands.

We're a vibrant young ceilidh band available to play for ceilidhs, balls
and parties in and around the St Andrews area. We're currently 6 players, 2
fiddles, flute, clarsach, guitar and bodhran and we play an exciting mix of
Scottish and Irish, old and modern tunes that make any dance a great event. If
you think that we could make your evening go with a swing please contact us.

King Ceilidh Barn Dance Band performs an exciting mix of Scottish, Irish, English and American
styles, delivering a barnstorming ceilidh that everybody can enjoy. Rip-roaring jigs, reels,
polkas and hornpipes are sure to have all of your guests out of their seats and up on their
feet on the dancefloor in no time at all!

The dance caller starts with really simple dances that complete beginners feel quite at home
with. Each dance introduces something new. At a Scottish Ceilidh, the caller will include
Tartan favourites such as Strip The Willow, The Gay Gordons and The Dashing White Sergeant.
An Irish ceili includes The Siege of Ennis and The Bridge of Athlone, along with all your
favourite Irish songs. If you're going American, get ready to "dos y doh" in cowboy hats
in down-home country style hoedown.

King Ceilidh Barn Dance Band present a splendid traditional British barn dance, a wild
Irish knees-up, a Scottish ceilidh or even an American hoedown!

Taking its name from the village of Kinlochard at the head of Loch Ard in The Trossachs,
Scotland, The Kinlochard Ceilidh Band has established itself as one of the most popular
ceilidh bands on the party, wedding reception, anniversaries and corporate hospitality circuit.

The Kinlochard Ceilidh Band has undertaken several overseas tours taking Celtic music and
culture around the world. Trips included a six-week tour of Singapore and New Zealand and
at the latter represented the U.K. at the Auckland International Folk Festival. The band's
reputation as a leading exponent of more contemporary, up-tempo style of Scottish Country
Dance music has become well established on the international scene.

As a dance band, the Kinlochard Ceilidh Band specialises in traditional Scottish dance music
and Celtic tradition, but our repertoire includes foxtrots, quicksteps, modern waltzes and
Latin American rhythms - versatility is our byword. The band can call all the set dances, as
required, so nobody need feel left out. At corporate hospitality functions - many of which
are for overseas guests - dances can also be called in French or German.

So, if you have a wedding coming up, a corporate function that needs a bit of a swing, or
just want an evening of Scottish Ceilidh music, Celtic culture and dance then The Kinlochard
Ceilidh Band is ready to entertain.